Eldridge 'Al' Allison Singleton, Jr.

KERNERSVILLE- Eldridge Allison ""AL"" Singleton Jr., 88 passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home. He was born August 19, 1924, in Charleston SC to the late Eldridge Allison Singleton Sr. and Ruby McElhenney Singleton. Al was a lifelong member of Kernersville Moravian Church, serving as Head Diener for over 56 years. He was Chairman of the Graveyard Committee, served on the Board of Elders for a number of years and was a member of Men's Bible Class. Al was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy Air Corps as a radio man in SPD dive bombers in the Pacific. After the war, he returned to Winston-Salem and married his wife of 57 years Lucy Smith Singleton. Throughout the following years, Lucy and Al enjoyed a wonderful life together. They were dedicated to their family, their friends and their church. Al will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father, a very special grandfather and great grandfather. Al was a good natured man, a loyal friend ready to lend a hand, share a laugh and tell a story or two. Making friends came easy to Al; he had many who will cherish their shared memories. In addition to his parents Al is preceded in death by his wife, Lucy. They are now both together again. Surviving are his two daughters Jan Ledwith and husband Bruce of Winston-Salem, Amy Guthrie and husband David of Winston-Salem; son David Singleton and wife Amy of Marietta GA; brother Robert ""Bob"" Singleton and wife Ruth of Winston-Salem; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3:00PM, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Kernersville Moravian Church with Rev. Ray Mims officiating. Interment will follow in the church Graveyard. The Singleton family will receive friends following the service on Wednesday in the Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Kernersville Moravian Church, 504 S. Main St. Kernersville, NC, 27284. Thanks to all of Al's friends who came to visit and kept Al close in their hearts. Special thanks to Pat Bovender for the care she gave to Al, the friendship they developed and the support she gave to his family. Online condolences may be made to the Singleton family at www.Hayworth-Miller.com

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Following the service in the Felowship Hall.

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